Would you care?

@karysma Thanks, but no need. They have always favored him over me. I've lived with this my entire life, it has never changed and it never will (that's why I've pretty much gotten used to it). When I got married, they started favoring my wife over me as well (because she was the "daughter" they never had). She noticed that from the start and was uncomfortable with it, it only stopped after my dad tried to make a move on her and I told mom about it (though I wanted to confront him myself (but I was afraid I wouldn't be able to control myself). They come to my town practically every day for one reason or another and pass right by my street often...never do they stop by even to say hi. Last year I was laid up for three months with broken ribs, not once did they ever stop by or even call to see how I was getting along. I was recently unemployed and when I found another job I told them about it, the first ting out of my dad's mouth was not good for you or congratulations...it was "your brother has to get him a new car because his old one finally gave out"...really?

@indyjoe Looks like there's more going on than what you just told me. At least you've gotten used to it but it'll be nice if they appreciated you more

@karysma Years ago I went to see a therapist because things had gotten so bad. The conclusion was drawn that even though they will not admit it, they hold a deep seeded resentment toward me (even though I'm not at fault). When my mom got pregnant with me she had dreams of have a larger family of several kids. But when I came along there were severe complications that almost took her life (and mine), My birth was medically delayed an entire month because of this. Anyway we both survived but she was left unable to have anymore kids. About 4 1/2 years later they decided to adopt another...okay, sounds fine and good so far. Now here he comes, and he suddenly became the "child she could never have"...he became their "golden child" and I was sort of pushed to the side. It was all about him because being adopted, he was "special". That never again changed and he grew up to be a major asshole, but he's still The son she could never have. They still treat him to this day as if he is their one and only. He got all of the encouragement and nurturing, and I didn't get squat beyond basic necessities. I.ve been married twice, and both times all I was to them was someone one who brought them a new "daughter" and they began favoring her. My first wife just ate it up, but my wife now didn't like it nor their treatment of me. And it's not just him...my parents have a lot of problems between them as well, my mom was a real tyrant and my dad was a cheater (which he tried to prove yet again by coming on to MY wife/ his daughter-in-law). His attitude changed toward her quite a bit when she told me about it and I told mom, and he got busted. I've tried all my life to gain and maintain some sort of relationship with my family but it's been futile. I've all but washed my hands of them. I found a new (and better) family relationship in my wife and her family...I am happy and content with that.

@indyjoe I understand. My point is I'm not here to judge. All I can do is listen. Thanks for sharing your story

@karysma Thanks...I'm not here to judge either. I didn't mind sharing it, it does help to talk about it sometimes.🤠

@karysma Much nicer friends and my boyfriends family adopted me darling❣️😊🍀

@karysma me too April

@SW-User April babies rock 😀

@karysma :)

@monimathu I wouldn't exactly be depressed. That's a little extreme. It would get to me but I'd be over it the next day

@karysma I got sad that a few didn't remember mine. 🥀 I do my best to remember people on their special day.⭐️

@Gangstress My birthday is in 6 months

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@Stereoguy [b][c=#003BB2]HUGS💓[/c][/b]